Often seen as a large specimen tree, hornbeam can also be easily grown into a stunning hedge. once established it will soon form an integral part of any native hedging scheme. A blaze of autumn colour will extend the season of interest and then, as the leaves fall, the structure of the plant will be revealed, with it's grey, fluted branches weaving a winter web of fine twigs.
Guelder Rose (Hedging) is a lovely hedge for cottage gardens, and informal gardens. Although it has rose in its name, the flowerheads that bloom in May and June more resemble Hydrangea flowers.
This collection of quick growing hedging plants will produce an attractive screen in just a few years. Specially selected to create a mixed hedge that will establish quickly and provide privacy and security, as well as plenty of seasonal interest.
Wild Cherry is a great option for creating a hedge that offers seasonal interest. In spring the hedge becomes full of white blossom, then followed by lush green foliage and red cherries in summer.
Field maples are ideal for natural looking hedges. With its large leaves that are instantly recogniseable, this tough plant will soon form a screen or windbreak to shelter and protect your garden.
Yew hedging provides a very effective, evergreen boundary that can also be kept clipped to form topiary shapes and designs too. A dense growth habit means that the narrow, leathery, dark green leaves form an very effective barrier or windbreak and is tolerant to dry soils or adverse growing conditions. Male plants produce yellow cones in spring and female plants produce red, cup shaped, non edible fruits. Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 8m (26'). Planting Distance: 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18). (4 plants per metre for a single line hedge).